Property Investment Strategies

If you are undecided which real estate investment strategy is right for you, this is the forum to find out. Please share your expertise and questions about HMOs, Property Development, Rent-to-Rent, Student Property, Fractional Ownership, Buy-to-Sell and traditional Buy-to-Let investments.

If you have bought (or are considering) a property development, advice and tips from other investors will be very helpful. Whether you are building a new house, a development of flats, or a commercial property development, this is the place to discuss all issues related to land use, planning and development.

Looking to Joint Venture with another investor? Do you have the skills to renovate a property but not the funds to buy, or are you looking to invest in property but remain 'hands off'? Use this forum to search for a JV partner to help your property investment project become a reality.

Equity Finance can offer a rewarding 'hands off' investment strategy for anyone wanting to invest in property. It also gives developers an alternative access to capital for future property development projects. This forum is the place to discuss the way Equity Finance works along with it's benefits and risks for investors and developers.

The student real estate market is one of the fastest-growing in the world as overseas students and local students vie for the best student premises. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or perhaps rent a student property, this section is a hive of information.

This forum is sponsored by HMO MAGAZINE, the go-to magazine for HMO landlords.

This forum is an excellent resource for HMO regulations and sharing realistic experiences of managing a HMO. Is becoming a HMO landlord worth the substantially higher yield? What additional responsibilities do you take on with a HMO investment? Is it harder to find tenants for a HMO? Get answers to all your HMO questions in this specialist forum.

Do you have questions about getting started with a Rent to Rent property investment? Not sure how it works? What are the pros and cons involved with Lease Options? Share your experiences with other property investors, on the investment strategy that is looked upon as the fastest way to create a passive income.

Discuss with other investors how to choose the best location for your Buy-to-Let property investments. Which tenant market are you aiming at? Students, young professionals or families? Share experiences on how to spot an ideal Buy-to-Let property, avoid problem tenants and maximise your rental returns.

If you are refurbishing a property to flip, or planning a larger property development, share tips and advice with other property investors here. Discuss how to add the most value to your property development project, how to manage your building team, maximise your cash returns and avoid potential planning issues.

Considering quick investment returns? Investing in buy-to-sell properties lets you realise profits quicker than buy-to-let. Advice and guidance offered to novices starting off with buy-to-sell property investments, including how to find a great property deal and where to add value.

Holiday lets are a property investment strategy that you may not have considered. Holiday rental properties can yield a very attractive monthly income in peak summer months, but void periods over winter need to be carefully considered. Share your thoughts on where to buy, what types of property make the best holiday lets and how to keep your bookings high.

This forum is sponsored by Lime Auction House, specialist Land and Property Auctions across the UK.
There are many tips and tricks to getting the best bargains from auctions and foreclosures. Make sure you know what you are doing before you start bidding! Have a maximum bid in mind before auction day and ensure you have visited the property beforehand and read the full legal pack. Share your experiences of buying property at auction here.

Thinking of buying an overseas property and need advice, help or suggestions on where to find the best investment deals? Talk to other experienced property investors who have already invested in many overseas property markets.

Corporate lets can be a very attractive option for property investors (if you can afford to buy the type of high end property that companies usually look for, in central city locations). But investors should still proceed with caution. Have you any experience in corporate let property investments? Share your tips and advice here.

Is investing in serviced apartments a good idea? How do they differ from a traditional rental apartment? There are no doubt some great benefits with this investment strategy, including fixed rental returns, low void periods and no maintenance fees. Tell other investors about your experiences investing in serviced apartments here.

There are many ways and means to increase the value of your real estate, commercial property and non-commercial property. Interestingly, many of these relatively simple strategies are not expensive but can increase the chances of selling your property at the right price. Learn how to add value to your property where it counts.

Have you invested in a Hotel Guest House or Lodge? With so many options available for this type of property investment, which country do you start looking in? What returns can you expect to make? What are the risks involved? Talk to other investors who are considering this type of real estate investment.